Creative Industries

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in fashion. You will have the skills and knowledge in fashion design and pattern making where you will produce simple garments that can be built on with further study. It will provide an insight into the workings of the fashion industry and provide basic skills to produce simple garments.

The nationally accredited Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology is a hands-on course for fashion design assistants and beginners in the evolving fashion industry. You will learn your craft in a simulated fashion studio environment and focus on mastering the basics of design, patternmaking and sewing.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform specialised production or multi-skilled operations and supervision roles within the textiles and clothing production environment.

Students who complete the qualification can expect to be employed in positions that operate equipment and take responsibility for specialist production machines such or processes. The emphasis is on safety, efficiency, process control and problem solving.

Students will learn skills such as:

• Develop patterns from a block using basic pattern making principles
• Identify fabric performance and handling requirements
• Embellish garment by hand or machine
• Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications
• Sew woven and stretch knit garments
• Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more 

In this course you will learn about:

• Mixed media techniques
• Sourcing inspiration
• Presenting ideas
• Self-directed mixed media artworks

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

BSBCRT101 Apply critical thinking techniques
CUAPPR201 Make simple creative work
CUARES202 Source and use information relevant to own art practice

Would you like to guarantee your recyclable waste is getting recycled?

Most of us try to recycle where we can, but we can’t always be assured our waste ends up in the right place. More and more, we hear about our plastic footprint and experts say that by the year 2050, there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish!

Join us in this workshop using and combining recycled objects to create a unique sculptural piece that holds succulents. The workshop will explore different combinations of connecting the recycled objects, adding colour and texture then the succulents to create hanging or standing features.

The succulents and most of the recycled objects will be provided.  (You’re welcome to bring your own!).

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited unit CUAPPR101 Use ideas and techniques to develop creative work

This course covers basic printmaking techniques and is designed for anyone that is keen to learn a variety of printmaking techniques such as:

• drypoint etching
• relief printing
• monoprinting​​​​​​

You will get to create and take home some exciting original prints.

All course materials are provided.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units CUAPRI201 Develop Printmaking Skills

Join us for a fun introduction to the world of colour. Exploring a range of painting styles, methods and techniques to help you build skills and develop your own personal style. 

Colour mixing, value, composition, abstract, still life and expressionist painting will all be covered in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units CUAPAI201 Develop Painting Skills

Get the most out of your digital camera and unleash your creative potential by discovering how your camera really works, in this intensive two-day workshop. Learn the fundamentals and advantages of using manual modes and controlling shutter speed, aperture and ISO, so you can progress to the next level of creative photography. This course offers a blend of helpful theory in easy-to-understand terms, clear demonstrations and student practicals, so you can learn how to put the theory into practice in a fun and supportive environment. Aimed at those who have the vision but don’t know how to use their camera to get there, this course will guide you towards gaining new skills and confidence to action that vision. Course notes are included

Topics covered in this course include:

•     Getting to know your DSLR camera and how it works
•     How to control the camera using manual modes, shutter speed, aperture and ISO controls
•     Focusing
•     Using your camera's light meter
•     Understanding exposure
•     Choosing the right lens for the job
•     File formats – convenience versus quality
•     Qualities of light, how and when to use it
•     Composition
•     Editing in camera
•     Photography genres - finding your own style
•     Reviewing your work and learning from feedback
•     Storing your files

This is a non-accredited shortcourse

Following on from our popular Digital Photography Fundamentals Beginners Workshop comes our Digital Photography Fundamentals Beginners Photoshop Workshop. This course offers a blend of helpful theory in easy-to-understand terms and clear demonstrations, so you can learn how to use this expansive software to enhance your photographic images. Aimed at those who already have a good working knowledge of working with computers, this course will guide you towards gaining further skills and confidence in image manipulation. Course notes are included

Topics covered in this course include:

•     Getting to know Adobe Photoshop
•     Understanding Panels
•     Working with the Tools Panel
•     Understanding the Options Bar
•     Understanding Preferences
•     Navigating images in Adobe Photoshop
•     Understanding file formats, image size vs image resolution
•     Resizing
•     Making selections in Adobe Photoshop
•     Working with Layers
•     Retouching and repairing
•     Reviewing your work and learning from feedback
•     Saving and storing your files

This is a non-accredited short course

Following on from our popular Digital Photography Fundamentals Beginners Workshop comes our Digital Photography Fundamentals Portraiture Workshop. This course offers a blend of helpful theory in easy-to-understand terms, clear demonstrations and student practicals so you can learn how to put the theory into practice in a fun and supportive environment. Aimed at those who already have a good working knowledge of their camera, this course will guide you towards gaining further skills and confidence in this popular and engaging genre of photography. Course notes are included

Topics covered in this course include:

•     Portrait styles: documentary, environmental, posed and candid
•     Choosing the right equipment for the job
•     Light quality, types and exposures
•     Managing back-lighting
•     Working with reflectors
•     Composing/cropping in camera
•     Learning camera-to-subject-to-background relationships
•     Engaging with your subject
•     Techniques for posing
•     Working with props
•     Getting close
•     Telling stories - finding your style
•     Reviewing your work and learning from feedback
•     Storing your files
•     Photo heros

This is a non-accredited Shortcourse

Following on from our popular Digital Photography Fundamentals Beginners Workshop comes our Digital Photography Fundamentals Still Life Workshop. This course offers a blend of helpful theory in easy-to-understand terms, clear demonstrations and student practicals, so you can learn how to put the theory into practice in a fun and supportive environment. Aimed at those who already have a good working knowledge of their camera, this course will guide you towards gaining further skills and confidence in this popular and creative genre of photography. Great for enthusiastic amateur’s, bloggers or small business owners looking to shoot their own products. Course notes are included.

Topics covered in this course include:

•     Still Life styles
•     Choosing the right equipment for the job
•     Basic styling - grouping and working with props
•     Learning camera-to-subject-to-background relationships
•     Light quality, types and exposures
•     Working with reflectors
•     Camera angles
•     Getting close
•     Composing/cropping/ Editing In Camera
•     Finding your style
•     Reviewing your work and learning from feedback
•     Storing your files

This is a non-accredited Shortcourse

Description

Following on from our popular Digital Photography Fundamentals Beginners Workshop comes our Digital Photography Fundamentals Travel / Photo Stories Workshop. This course offers a blend of helpful theory in easy-to-understand terms, clear demonstrations and student practicals, so you can learn how to put the theory into practice in a fun and supportive environment. Aimed at those who already have a good working knowledge of their camera, this course will guide you towards gaining further skills and confidence in photography-based story telling. Ideal for travelers, bloggers and those who enjoy capturing the important people, places and times in life.  Course includes course notes.

Topics covered in this course include:

•     Introduction to documentary photography
•     Popular styles
•     What makes a compelling story?
•     Choosing the right equipment for the job
•     Effective camera settings
•     Shooting techniques: creative composition and framing
•     Working with light- quality, types and exposures
•     Candid vs. traditional vs. environmental portraiture
•     Visual Variety - Image impact: single and series images
•     Finding your style
•     Getting involved - approaching people
•     Ethics of Documentary Photography: permissions, consent, ownership and usage
•     Displaying a story: sequencing, editing, and refining the narrative
•     Reviewing your work and learning from feedback
•     Storing your files

This is a non-accredited Shortcourse

In this course you will develop your skills to communicate and share in an arts environment and experience:

• Drawing from nature
• Drawing from the landscape
• Observational drawing
• Figure drawing
• Experimental drawing

On successful completion of this course students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:
BSBWHS201 – Contribute to health and safety of others
CUADRA201 – Develop drawing skills
BSBMM101 – Apply basic communication skills

This course is suitable for beginners and people wanting to refresh their skills.
Learn how to see like an artist with this foundation drawing course.
You will learn fundamental techniques such as expressive line, tone, perspective and proportion, as well as how to use drawing materials.

Exercises explored in this course include:
    Still life
    Perspective
    Tonal Drawing
    Mark making & mixed media techniques

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units.

    CUAACD101 Use Basic Drawing Techniques

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in the Graphic Design industry. You will have the skills and knowledge to combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. Graphic designers work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media. At this level, you may end up working in junior or generalists roles, applying skills and knowledge relevant to areas from advertising and promotion, art direction, branding, corporate identity, instructional design, packaging, signage to web design. You will also be introduced to taking your first steps towards working freelance in the Graphic Design industry. As well as providing an opportunity for gaining employment, this qualification also provides a pathway towards higher level learning at advanced diploma and degree qualifications.

This course is available to study online so you can make an application from anywhere in Western Australia.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This introductory course builds your skills using a sewing machine to sew a variety of components and simple items. Gain confidence in threading a sewing machine and bobbin, lay and cut your fabric to sew seams, pockets, collars, insert zips and more, in a fun and friendly learning environment.

Introduction to Sewing Skill set is the first of two skill sets, followed by Make a Simple Garment Skill Set offered in Semester 2.  Skills learnt in Introduction to Sewing will see you move on to creating simple garments you will be proud of.

This course is perfect for students looking to re-enter study and gain useful strategies to support your learning journey.

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

• GATCOM102   Use communication for training or workplace purposes
• GATLSS102    Use learning and support strategies
• LWAPRO102  Participate in a team project
• MSTCL2023   Sew components
• FSKLRG001   Prepare to participate in a learning environment

This beginners sewing course builds on skills  learnt in  Introduction to Sewing Skill set, offered in Semester 1. In this course you will learn to confidently lay and cut out fabric to create simple garments using a sewing machine and overlocker.  Industry standard techniques help you solve common sewing problems and build your self – confidence.

Basic workplace skills are built along the way including the development of personal, social and employability skills leading to further study at Certificate II level or to assist in finding new career directions.

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

• GATENT102        Develop an enterprise concept
• GATTEC102         Apply basic digital literacy for training or workplace purposes
• MSTCL1001         Produce a simple garment-
• FSKLRG017         Identify simple strategies to respond to familiar workplace problems
• FSKLRG008        Use simple strategies for work related learning
• VU22369              Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts in the music industry. They use some discretion, judgement and theoretical knowledge, and may undertake routine activities and provide support to a team or work group. They may work in music performance, sound production, music creation and composition, music business.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context in the music industry, using some discretion and judgement and theoretical knowledge. They may provide support to a team.

Students who complete this qualification make better contributors to community music projects and better band members.  Those with creative drive also embrace the reality that they are the ones that need to drive their own creative projects, and may form their own bands outside of TAFE.  They may also use the music qualification as an adjunct to their other pursuits, be they musical performance, sound production or educational.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2022. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in the music industry. With a focus on live performance and instrumental skill development, this qualification will also further develop your practical skills and knowledge in music business and sound technology.  You will have skills and knowledge to develop skills in instrumental playing, improvisation, working in groups, putting a set together, and stagecraft.

You will gain studio experience creating and recording you own compositions and arrangements.  You will learn about booking gigs, running your own sound and planning for your musical career. You will also network with booking agents, established local performers and touring artists.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2022. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.

Join us for a fun introduction to the world of colour. Exploring a range of painting styles, methods and techniques to help you build skills and develop your own personal style.

All materials are provided. The following will be covered in a relaxed and enjoyable environment:

• Explore the world of colour
• Paint like an impressionist
• Cubist-style painting
• Portrait painting
• Landscape painting
• Exploring abstraction

Participants must wear enclosed footwear and protective clothing for paint spills.

On successful completion of this course students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

• CUAPAI201 Develop painting skills
• CUAPPR101 Use ideas and techniques to develop creative work
• GATPGS101A Program Support 2

Would you like to unravel the way garments are made so you can adjust patterns to suit your figure? Join our pattern making class to discover the basics of how patterns are constructed to solve your sewing dilemmas!

This course covers the basics of how sewing patterns are created as well as tips and tricks to help you improve your sewing skills. Perfect for those who have an understanding of simple garment making and would like to further their skills to open up employment or further education opportunities at a Certificate II level in a fun and supportive learning environment. 

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units.

• MSTCL2010        Modify patterns to create basic styles
• MSTCL3009         Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles

South Regional TAFE’s graphic design preparatory skills course can offer you the freedom and flexibility you need to unleash your creative potential. In just 18 weeks you can learn how to make your print and screen publications look professional. This training is perfect for those intending to pursue a career in graphic design but have little or no design experience, or you just want to gain some design skills to help make your designs look professional.

The preparatory skills training will allow you to:

• Explore fundamental design skills using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator
• Understand principles of layout, typography and colour
• Learn skills and techniques for graphic design, digital media and publishing
• Learn how to communicate with clients and charge for your creative skills

The skills set gives you the  pre-requisite skill requirements to Apply to Enrol for the Diploma of Graphic Design at South Regional TAFE.

Start your creative journey today.

In this course you will:

• Develop your basic drawing techniques
• Do relief printing on lino blocks
• Practice etching on acetate
• Use colograph on strawboard
• Explore  multi layered printing  

On successful completion of this course students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:
GALTP101A – Learning through practice
CUAPRI201 – develop printmaking skills
CUAACD101 – Use basic drawing techniques.

This advanced Skill Set is for people with previous printmaking experience where you can realise a creative project from the germination of an idea to resolved completion… learn how to follow a design process to create what you want.

This course will include fabric printing techniques and non-toxic etching processes. We will look at contemporary approaches to environmental art and installation based artworks, covering both 2D and 3D art making and linking into a wider printmaking community through a print exchange. The course will also include professional artist demonstrations and tuition.

Art Lecturer, Nikki Green has had over 20 years’ experience specialising in printmaking incorporating a blend of traditional and contemporary processes. Her work is collected both nationally and internationally and she brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive networks as well as her contagious passion for the print-medium to all her classes.

On successful completion of this course students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

CUADES201             Follow a design process                
CUAPPR411             Realise a creative project                             
CUAPRI301              Produce prints                  

This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a range of screen and media industries, including animation, visual effects, photography, video production, lighting, sound, and content creation for social media.

They use a broad range of specialised skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts to solve a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with limited responsibility, so are be expected to have technical skills to complete routine and non-routine tasks and functions, and communication skills to guide activities and provide technical advice.

Student who successfully complete this course can expect to learn:

• Photography skills, from beginner to advanced.
• Lighting fundamentals for photography and video.
• Video, pre-production and planning.
• Video editing, and post production.
• Working effectively in the digital media industry.

You will have the skills and knowledge of the basic creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts and craft practice.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2022. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to create two and three dimensional forms in a variety of visual art areas. You will learn to visualise, develop and present ideas and images, to discuss the visual arts analytically and appreciatively and to constructively evaluate your own work and that of others. You will also learn skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and design.

You will have the skills and knowledge to create original artworks in a range of areas including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, 2D and 3D design and textile art. Your skills will be developed through direct investigation and experimentation of techniques and materials. 

You will learn and apply art terms and incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork. You will undertake research and critical analysis of culture and history to inform your arts practice, as well as focus on your personal development, and professional practice in arts business in preparation for the arts industry.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2022. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.

You will have the skills and knowledge to create original artworks in a range of areas including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, 2D and 3D design and textile art. Your skills will be developed through direct investigation and experimentation of techniques and materials. 

You will learn and apply art terms and incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork. You will undertake research and critical analysis of culture and history to inform your arts practice, as well as focus on your personal development, and professional practice in arts business in preparation for the arts industry.

This skill set focuses on developing skills and knowledge in the range of studio areas. By completing these units, students may opt to work their way towards full Certificate III in Visual Arts qualification. Students may enrol one unit at a time. There is an expectation that students will need to complete work outside of the timetabled class and regular attendance at all session is important to ensure all training is received and for successful completion of the course.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

• CUAACD201 Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
• CUAPRI301 Produce prints
• CUAPAI301 Produce paintings